Carelia Fight 12 is nearing completion an just awaiting for an opponent for hometown fighter Eeva Siiskonen (5-3-2) from MMA Imatra. While the card is set up as a Finn versus Russian card, the awesome exception is a battle between MMA Lappeenranta/Team EF Jani Ridasmaa who will take on long time veteran Niko Puhakka out of Espoon Kehähait. The card takes place on September 10 at the Imatran Urheilutalo Ja Uimahalli.

Halme and Siiskonen Ready for Upcoming Card in Imatra

The 34 year old Siiskonen was last in action at Lappeenranta Fight Night 15, where she went to a draw against Iren Racz. Before then the Finn won two fights.

“This time we have pretty much foreign opponents. Finland versus Russia is always good for the audience” – Mikko Suvanto, Matchmaker

Ridasmaa (8-4-1) has won his last three out of four fights, most recently outpointing Kennet Mattsson at Lappeenranta Fight Night 15. Before this it was a loss to the respected veteran Sergej Grecicho at LFN 14. He will face Puhakka (29-17) who finally snapped a long losing streak of four bouts from 2013-2014. The 36 year old did get a split decision over Viktor Tomasevic at NFC 1.

Ridasmaa Looking for Another Win

Salmi (7-2) is on a good run of wins, with six wins in a row dating back to 2013. Last out, the Finn beat Sean Carter. He will face Russian Timur Terehov who beat Janne Hakkinen at LFN 15.

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